If it’s finally time you made that ‘group trip’ happen, we’ve hunted around Stanthorpe and the Granite Belt countryside to find the most gorgeous big farmhouses to help you get started on planning your wine country getaway.
Kurrajong Barn & Cottages
All the charms of a rustic barn remain and a beautiful conversion to accommodation has seen this Ballandean beauty become an exciting option for groups of up to 10 people (or up to 14 total when also booking Blue Wren Cottage).
Located on a 50 acre property amongst one of the oldest vineyards and orchards of the Granite Belt region.
Total 5 Bedrooms (1 Queen in loft). The bed configuration: 2 Queen, 2 Double, 2 King Single Beds.
3 Bathrooms. Wedding groups may enquire about options for up to 20 accommodation guests.
If you have a larger group there is additional accommodation onsite at the Blue Wren Cottage, plus nearby at A Stanthorpe Getaway and Sippers on Ballandean.
Loughmore House
A fully renovated Queenslander in a quiet country setting, Loughmore House has Granite Belt vineyards on your doorstep and Girraween National Park over your back fence. Â Wander the 110 acres of rugged country on the property, gather on the front and back verandahs and enjoy the amazing outdoor entertainment area in the garden with its seating and bocce/boules field.
Accommodates 6 guests.
If you have a larger group there is additional accommodation nearby at Cypress Ridge Cottages, Just Red Wines Vineyard Stay Cabins and Quaffers on Storm King.
A Stanthorpe Getaway
This rambling big old farmhouse is one of the guest accommodation houses which make up the 5 dwellings to stay on location at A Stanthorpe Getaway. James Farmhouse overlooks Sirromet’s vineyard in Ballandean and is just a short stroll to the Ballandean Tavern and St Jude’s Bistro & Cellar Door. Â
The Farmhouse sleeps up to 14, with 4 bedrooms, a generous-sized lounge room with a piano and a charming old farmhouse kitchen. The kitchen features an original old wood stove plus a gas oven and is fully equipped for self-catering. The outside areas offer a large front patio with tables and bench seats and the back patio has a BBQ, large table and seating.
Windswept Country Retreat
Windswept Country Retreat in Ballandean is a farmhouse that comes with lots of opportunity to enjoy the farmyard surrounds. Fish for fresh yabbies in waterhole, go bird spotting on bushwalking tracks and feed the animals on the property. It’s truly the spot to hide away and enjoy the quietness of the country with your family.
Accommodates 8 guests. If you have a larger group there is additional accommodation nearby at Loughmore House, Girraween Country Inn and Twisted Gum Vineyard Cottage.
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